CarVerify

Free Car Check

S28 DYE

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,343 mi
Last recorded85,343 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 DYE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 85,343 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS PITTED

ALL BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Pass 19 Jul 2016 85,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 84,928 miles

Oil leak

all brake discs pitted and rusty

Fail 15 Jul 2015 84,928 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

all brake discs pitted and rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2014 84,737 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 84,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 84,508 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust is corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 84,508 miles

Oil leak

exhaust is corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 84,285 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 84,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2010 83,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2010 83,590 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2009 80,288 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 71,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front steering track rod arm has slight play

Pass 21 Jun 2007 57,824 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 57,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 44,030 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
Full BMW Z3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S28 DYE is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 61,822 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S28 DYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S28 DYE?

You can check the full history of S28 DYE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S28 DYE registered?

S28 DYE is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 July 2002.

Is S28 DYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S28 DYE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S28 DYE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S28 DYE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.